Great Scott! Thursday Social – Elliott Way & Smith Cove

The Great Scott! Series

Explore Seattle's back streets at a comfortable pace with a sociable crowd. Every Thursday, a regular bunch of old friends and a curious bunch of new friends ride as far as evening light permits, venturing places seldom seen via routes seldom taken. We won't go looking for a challenge (we'll never ride the Counterbalance), but neither do we avoid one; we'll gradually top a hill or two and savor the view along the way. Bring money for pizza afterward. Heavy rain means we eat early.

This Week's Ride

NOTE: Due to earlier sunsets, ride start time is 5:30 this week! This week's ride will take us along Westlake, through Belltown to ride the new Elliott Way PBL, north to follow The Elliott Bay Trail to Smith Cove. We return via Fishermen's Terminal and the South Ship Canal Trail. There is a route map link below for those who want, or just show up and follow the leader(s). We'll climb some hills and ride about 16 miles, with about 450 ft. of elevation gain. This is the final Great Scott Thursday Social ride for 2023:-)

Please be at the EAST end of Gas Works parking lot ready to ride at 5:30pm. We will start with a required pre-ride safety briefing, and ride when that is done. If you miss the briefing you will not be able to join this ride. 

For Every Ride...

Summer parking at Gas Works is challenging; street parking is available across N. Northlake Way or on local side streets; allow extra time! Carry a spare tube and tools to fix a flat, just in case. If biking home after the ride please be sure to have front and rear lights. Always bring your sense of humor and patience; this IS a Great Scott ride:-)

Note: If weather conditions meet the weather cancellation criterion listed above or if there are unforeseen hazardous riding conditions or other unexpected events, the Ride Leader will post a ride-canceled note in the Comments section below at least two hours prior to the start and Ride Leader(s) will not be at the start location.

After the Ride...

Please plan on joining us for a PICNIC at Gasworks! We'll be at a location TBA. Plenty of space to safely park your bike where we meet too. At least one of our riders will be bringing an ice chest with some soda and water. We'll be going to PCC to pick up their great pizza for anyone who is interested. Please bring $5 cash if you want a couple of slices, and a few extra $ for the provided drinks. If you want an alternate beverage it's BYOB. If you're able, PLEASE bring anything you'd like to add/share:-)

We look forward to riding with you!

Links

• Route map / cue sheet
• Give your bike an easy A-B-C Quick Check before riding
• How to fix a flat (video)